Question

A sum of $230 is divided among 12 men, 24 women and 34 boys such that 4 men get as much as 10 boys and 4 women get as much as 6 boys. Find the share of each boy

Answer 1

Answer: $2.30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let share of Boy be B, Men be M and Women be W

4 men get as much as 10 boys => 4M = 10B

4 women get as much as 6 boys => 4W = 6B

But

12M + 24W + 34B = $230

3(4M) + 6 (4W) + 34B = 230

//Now substitute the values

3(10B) + 6(6B) + 34B = 230

100B = 230

B = 230/100 = $2.30